Imperium by Electimuss

Top quality and maximum versatility, though originality falls short and the price is high for what it offers. It’s basically Ani mixed with Aventus, with a working DNA that Sofía Bardelli executes very well. If you want to enter the niche, it’s a good option. But if you’re looking to save, Maghaater Kilsa by Nabeel offers something very similar for a third of the price, with great quality and longevity.

Clearly a blend of Aventus and Ani, but I, knowing both, feel it lacks something and doesn’t stand out on either side. Still, I think it could blow someone’s mind if they aren’t familiar with them. It’s versatile, with good longevity and projection.

A perfect combination of Ani and Aventus, with a gorgeous bottle and presentation and excellent performance. If you like the DNA of Aventus but not the citrus and smoky aspects, here is a sweeter, floral version, totally unisex. You won’t lack for compliments. The versatility is off the charts: for day, night, work, or going out, it works for everything.

I owned the Ani perfume and hated it for its prominent citrus note. In contrast, this perfume has everything Ani has, minus that grating citrus aspect that doesn’t suit people who dislike citrus, like me. I can’t give a full opinion as I’ve only been able to smell it in the shop, but I want to buy it because it seemed very interesting.

The scent is too similar to Nishane’s Ani not to mention it. Here it is sweeter, more ambered, and less citrusy, yet similar at the opening. Over time, it recalls the Aventus universe more, and specifically Hacivat, also by Nishane, as it moves away from that famous ‘smoked pineapple’ of the original line. Its performance is moderate, inferior to the Nishane perfumes I own. For me, it offers nothing that the thousands of clones and inspirations on the market don’t do, some at a much lower cost. Yes, logically it has a more refined quality, and it was only a matter of time before the prices set by Electimuss reflected that.

It smells too similar to Nishane’s Ani to go unmentioned. It’s sweeter, more ambered, and less citrusy, yet the opening is similar. Over time, it leans more towards the Aventus universe, specifically Hacivat, also from Nishane, as it moves away from that famous ‘smoked pineapple’ of the original line. Performance is moderate, lower than the Nishane perfumes I own. For me, it adds nothing that thousands of clones and inspirations can’t do, some at a tenth of the cost. Yes, it has a more refined quality, and it’s just a shame the prices Electimuss charges aren’t lower.

Mmmm, I don’t like Aventus much but I love ANI. I admit Aventus is good and masculine, but it’s a very copied scent found even in designer perfumes, whereas ANI is bottled elegance. Now, Imperium has an opening similar to Aventus but sweeter due to the vanilla, and in my opinion, it’s better. Later, it dries down somewhat like ANI, but only a little, as ANI is deeper, nocturnal, and unisex. If you like vanilla perfumes, ANI offers more quality and realism; Imperium is more masculine and perfect for daily wear with its elegance. It’s a very good fragrance, unique? No, but it managed to extract the best from both sides, making it a safe purchase for many. Its longevity exceeds 8 hours with moderate sillage, becoming intimate after an hour.

I have no regrets about this purchase; it’s spectacular. The fragrance smells incredible, and the quality of the components is evident. You detect the acidic note, the oud, and the coriander, before the vanilla emerges on the dry down to give it a sweet touch without being sickly. The dry down is phenomenal and the longevity is wow. Projection 10, sillage 9. Definitely delicious, a 10 out of 10. I almost forgot to mention the presentation doesn’t fail either; the box and bottle are fantastic.